Did you know that the summer months are some of the most dangerous for drivers? Summer is known as the official holder of the "100 deadliest days," in part because of the number of teen drivers on the roads.The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that teens are a...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
If a tire comes loose, whose fault is it?
You were traveling on a highway when you felt some unusual vibrations. Then, only a few moments later, you realized that you were struggling to control your vehicle. As you started losing control, you saw your tire flying away from your vehicle toward oncoming...
Motorcyclists at risk for serious injuries
Heading down the open road, the wind on your face, the sun shining down on your skin, the pure freedom of movement and the adrenaline coursing through your veins: this is what it feels like to ride a motorcycle. Motorcyclists enjoy a relationship with nature that...
Why is speeding such a dangerous action?
One of the most common causes of crashes in New York is speeding. Speeding is pretty common, and it would be rare to meet anyone who could say that they've never done it. Whether you're late for a meeting or trying to rush to get to lunch with a friend, speeding is...
New York’s statistics show motorcyclists are at risk of injuries
In the latest study available, the New York State Department of Health reported that motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death and injuries in the state. Between 2012 and 2014, around 1,098 people died annually in these collisions. Another 12,093 ended up...
More car accidents happen after the time change in the spring
When the time changes in the spring and fall, people start to debate about whether is old practice is necessary. The time change in the spring brings with it longer days and signs that summer is fast approaching, but it can come with some risks, too. Statistics...
Do you know the most dangerous kind of crash?
With so many ways to get into a car crash, you're bound to be in one at one time or another. There are very few people who go through life without being involved in even a minor fender-bender.There are several different categories of collisions that you could be...
New crash pilot programs change the way police respond to crashes
A new crash response program in New York went through a trial program in Staten Island in 2018. Interestingly, though the program changed police response methods to only going to vehicular accidents involving personal injuries, many people were not happy with the...
Speeding is a deadly habit many drivers won’t break
A driver who has never exceeded the posted speed limit is a rare thing. Most everyone has pressed on the accelerator when running late for work, having too many errands or trying to get home after a long, tiring day. Unfortunately, speed is often a critical factor in...
What causes sideswipe accidents?
One common kind of traffic accident is called a sideswipe accident. With a sideswipe accident, one vehicle hits the other with its side. For example, two vehicles may be traveling next to each other on the highway. As a driver attempts to move over a lane, they may...